MDMP

an iterative planning methodology that integrates the activities of the commander, staff, subordinate headquarters, and other partners to understand the situation and mission; develop and compare courses of action; decide on a course of action that best accomplishes the mission; and produce an operation plan or order for execution

Why is MDMP important to the planning process?

MDMP facilitates Collaborative and parallel planning?

During planning, an assessment focuses on developing an understanding of the current situation and determining what to assess and also how to assess progress. How do we measure that progress?

Measure of effectiveness

Measure of Performance

What are some key trends throughout the MDMP process?

Running Estimates and Updating Assumptions

What are Running Estimates?

the continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is proceeding according to the commander’s intent and if planned future operations are supportable

What are some considerations for Running Estimates?

 Facts.

 Assumptions.

 Friendly force status.

 Enemy activities and capabilities.

 Civil considerations.

 Conclusions and recommendations

Who are the most important participants within the MDMP process? Why?

The Commander, because of experience, knowledge, judgement and they are overall responsible.

During MDMP, the Commanders utilize a Design that focus their activities on ________, ________, and ________ the situation.

Understanding

Visualizing

Describing

A Successful Staff Officer will have what 9 characteristics?

Competence

Initiative

Creativity

Flexibility

Loyalty

Confidence

Team Player

Effective Management

Effective Communication.

What are the 7 steps of MDMP?
How many substeps are in each?

Receipt of Mission (6)

Mission Analysis (19)

COA Development (8)

COA Analysis (8)

COA Comparison (3)

CAO Approval

Orders Production

What are some input(s) for Receipt of Mission during MDMP?

Higher HQs plan or order

What are some output(s) during Receipt of Mission for MDMP?

CMDRs initial guidance

Initial time allocation

1st WARNO

During the 2nd substep of receipt of mission "gather tools" what tools are included?

Appropiate manuals

OPLAN and OPORD

Maps

SOPs

Running estimates

What are some Targeting Officers responsibilities during MDMP?

Update Fire Running Estimates

Review higher HQs order

Present future and current targeting cycles

Gather tools (TSS, AGM, TSM, HPTL)

Work with BDE FSO

When conducting initial Assesment, what are you assessing? What is the rule for assessing?

Time allocation

1/3-2/3 rule

2/3 for subordinates to plan and prepare and 1/3 for CMDR and staff to plan and prepare

What is included within the 1st WARNO?

Types of Operation

Location of Operation

Timeline

Initial movement and ISR directives

During "Mission Analysis" the CMDR _______, ________, and _________information to orient themselves on the current conditions of the operational environment.

Gather, analyze, and synthesize

What is the most important step in MDMP?

Mission Analysis

What are some input(s) for Mission Analysis during MDMP?

HQs plan or order

Higher HQs IPB

Updated Staff estimates

Initial CMDR guidance

What are two types of criteria in Mission Analysis?

Screening and Evaluation

What are the 4 steps to IPB?

Define the OE

Describe the enviromental effects on the operations

Evaluate the threat

Determines the threat COAs

What is IPB?

systematic, continuous process of analyzing the threat and operational environment in a specific geographic area.

What is a specified task?

task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters and is written in the Order

What is an implied task?

task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters’ order

What is an essential task?

specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission

When determining "Constraints", where can you find the constraints?

Para 3 of the OPLAN or OPORD

Annexes

Verbally

Memorandums (Tactical Directives)

What is Constraint?

constraint is a restriction placed on the command by a higher command which dictates an action or inaction

What is a Fact?

Statement of truth or statement thought to be true which are conserning operational and mission variables

What is an assumption?

a supposition on current situation or presupposition on future course of events

What are two types of risk within Composite Risk Mangement?

Tactical Risk- created from the enemy

Accidental Risk- which is from all others, friendly, civilians, and enviroment

What two requirement make up the CCIR?

PIR and FFIR

Although EEFIs are not CCIRs, they have the ________ priority as CCIRs and require approval by the commander.

same

What type of CCIR is needed for planning?

What type of CCIR is needed for making decision during preparation and execution?

Initial CCIR

Post COA CCIR

During substep 12 "Develop initial themes and messages", What is the difference between themes and messages?

Themes are overarching and tie into objecticves and lines of operations and messages support the theme focus on specific actor in support of specific task

What is a problem statement?

a statement of the problem to be solved and requires CMDRs approval

What is a mission statement?

A short sentence or paragraph that describes the organization essential task and purpose.

It ask Who, What, When, Where, Why

What is a Tactical Mission Task?

a specific activity performed by a unit while executing a form of tactical operation

When presenting the Mission Analysis Brief, how does it help the commander?

informs him of the results of the analysis of the situation

helps him understand, visualize and describe the OPS

present a summary of the running estimates

When developing and issuing the initial CMDR intent, decribe what the intent should look like?

3-5 sentences, clear and easily understood two echelons down

What two things does initial planning guidance outline?

Operational Approach

Specific COAs focus for the staff

What type of criteria is developed during mission analysis?

Evaluation Criteria

What is the last substep within Mission Analysis?

Issue 2nd WARNO

How do TGT Officers support Mission Analysis?

Refine HPTL

Refine NAIs

Refine TSS/AGM

Update Running Estimates

Identify initial ATO requirements

What is a COA?

a broad potential solution to an identified problem

Planners examine and or measure each prospective COA for validity using what type of criteria?

Secreening Criteria

Describe FASDC within COA Development

Feasibility- COA can accomplish the mission within time space and resources